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Events:
Love Your Body Day
October 12, 2008
City of West Hollywood Park Auditorium
The Hollywood NOW (National Organization for Women) sought to turnaround the negative body image and
stereotype created by Hollywood and the media. The intention of this Love Your Body Day event was to promote
a healthy body image for women & girls. The pinnacle of the festivities was the “Real Women” Fashion Show.
Models of all shapes and sizes were flaunting the styles of various plus-size designers and retailers. SHIELD taught
women's self defense and sponsored the event.
SAAM 2008 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2008
Training across Los Angeles County
SHIELD teamed up with various agencies in providing free self defense training for the community. Our partners
include Glendale Commission on the Status of Women, Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women, Santa
Monica Police, Glendale Police, Office of Assembly Member Paul Krekorian, National Organization for Women
(Hollywood) and City of West Hollywood.
POLICY SUMMIT - Ending Violence Against Women: Making it happen in LA!
March 12, 2008
California Endowment Building
Led by 3 international women service agencies and joined by 30 collaborating agencies that includes LAPD, LA Co
DV Council, LA Co District Attorney, LA Co Office of Women's Health, and various government and non-profit
agencies. The intention of the Summit is to find flaws in the system - in policy or practice - and find ways to fix
them. SHIELD leads the group on Safety by Design: Sites and Settings of Violence Against Women. Specific
discussions by experts on workplace violence, campus safety, neighborhood safety, and the media's role on
reporting violence against women.
Crime Survivors 5K RUN/WALK
Health & Safety Expo
October 13, 2007
Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base
While a crime suspect's rights are protected by the law, equal protection is not always available for the victim. The
law enforcement and court processes are traumatic, and often, this is a victim's first encounter with the court
system. SHIELD is involved in the planning committee for the event. Confirmed honored guests include many
senators, congressman, assemblymen, military leaders, OC Sheriff, LA Co Sheriff, and various Police Chiefs from
various cities.
20th CENTURY FOX
Lunch & Learn at the FOX Studios
September 24, 2007
FOX STUDIOS, Los Angeles, CA
SHIELD teaches women's self defense and personal safety to the women of FOX at the FOX Studios in Century
City. The event was sold out to over 120 women from FOX within a couple of hours after the announcement.
SAFE, STRONG & SEXY
A Night of Empowerment
September 22, 2007
M Bar - Hollywood, CA
Los Angeles PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment Kick Off fund raising party. Angela Rose, founder of
PAVE will visit Los Angeles and speak about thriving from being a victim to being a survivor. SHIELD helped
organized and promote the event.
Rosie Goes to WALL STREET Camp
Intensive Summer Camp for Girls
July and August, 2007
Glendale, CA
The Summer Camp was organized by the Commission on the Status of Women (Glendale Municipality) to empower
teenage girls ranging from 14 to 18 years old, in the area of financial literacy, dating safety and self defense. The
Camp was sponsored by the City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women and the Women's Foundation
of California. There are two sessions in July and August. SHIELD taught self defense for both sessions for 60 girls
who are considered in high-risk environments.
Coalition for Women's Safety & Empowerment
A Promise to Protect!
August 15, 2007
Beverly Hills, CA
SHIELD led 12 organization heads to work across organizational boundaries for one common goal: women's safety
and empowerment. The meeting was well attended by leaders of various organizations, including Chief Sharon Papa
of the L.A.P.D., President of LA Co Commission for Women, Executive Director of the LA Co Domestic Violence
Council, Executive in Charge of Production of America's Most Wanted TV Show, Executive Director of PAVE:
Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, and many other leaders. The meeting will solidify ONE initiative that
can be implemented immediately and produces significant measurable results.
KNX1070 - MONEY 101
Radio Station Interview
August 6, 2007
Los Angele, CA
SHIELD was featured in an interview by Money 101 host Bob McCormick regarding women's self defense and
personal safety.
A Week Without Violence
October 15-21, 2006
Glendale, CA
A nationwide event for the YWCA, SHIELD opened the event with a self defense class at the YWCA Glendale.
Candlelit Vigil to follow with an opening ceremony by the president of the YWCA Glendale and the Chair of the
Commission on the Status of Women in Glendale.
BOARDFEST 2006
September 2-4, 2006
Huntington Beach, CA
All-Girl Surf & Snow Contests and Empowerment Event. SHIELD was invited to participate in teaching self defense
to Boardfest 2006 participants.
MTV Network "Safety Fair"
August 2, 2006
Santa Monica, CA
Along with the Santa Monica Police, the Rangers, American Red Cross, AAA and a couple of other groups, SHIELD
participated in the Safety Fair for the MTV Network.
VDAY Glendale 2006 - The Vagina Monologues
April 21, 2006
Alex Theater Glendale, CA
SHIELD produced and sponsored the performance of The Vagina Monologues in a 1300-seat theater. Beneficiary:
YWCA Glendale shelter for battered women.
VDAY Newport Beach 2005 - The Vagina Monologues
March 10, 2005
Lido Theater Newport Beach, CA
SHIELD produced and sponsored the sold-out performance of the Vagina Monologues in a 600-seat theater.
Beneficiary: Human Options - shelter for battered women.
Love Your Body Day
October 12, 2008
City of West Hollywood Park Auditorium
The Hollywood NOW (National Organization for Women) sought to turnaround the negative body image and
stereotype created by Hollywood and the media. The intention of this Love Your Body Day event was to promote
a healthy body image for women & girls. The pinnacle of the festivities was the “Real Women” Fashion Show.
Models of all shapes and sizes were flaunting the styles of various plus-size designers and retailers. SHIELD taught
women's self defense and sponsored the event.
SAAM 2008 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2008
Training across Los Angeles County
SHIELD teamed up with various agencies in providing free self defense training for the community. Our partners
include Glendale Commission on the Status of Women, Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women, Santa
Monica Police, Glendale Police, Office of Assembly Member Paul Krekorian, National Organization for Women
(Hollywood) and City of West Hollywood.
POLICY SUMMIT - Ending Violence Against Women: Making it happen in LA!
March 12, 2008
California Endowment Building
Led by 3 international women service agencies and joined by 30 collaborating agencies that includes LAPD, LA Co
DV Council, LA Co District Attorney, LA Co Office of Women's Health, and various government and non-profit
agencies. The intention of the Summit is to find flaws in the system - in policy or practice - and find ways to fix
them. SHIELD leads the group on Safety by Design: Sites and Settings of Violence Against Women. Specific
discussions by experts on workplace violence, campus safety, neighborhood safety, and the media's role on
reporting violence against women.
Crime Survivors 5K RUN/WALK
Health & Safety Expo
October 13, 2007
Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base
While a crime suspect's rights are protected by the law, equal protection is not always available for the victim. The
law enforcement and court processes are traumatic, and often, this is a victim's first encounter with the court
system. SHIELD is involved in the planning committee for the event. Confirmed honored guests include many
senators, congressman, assemblymen, military leaders, OC Sheriff, LA Co Sheriff, and various Police Chiefs from
various cities.
20th CENTURY FOX
Lunch & Learn at the FOX Studios
September 24, 2007
FOX STUDIOS, Los Angeles, CA
SHIELD teaches women's self defense and personal safety to the women of FOX at the FOX Studios in Century
City. The event was sold out to over 120 women from FOX within a couple of hours after the announcement.
SAFE, STRONG & SEXY
A Night of Empowerment
September 22, 2007
M Bar - Hollywood, CA
Los Angeles PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment Kick Off fund raising party. Angela Rose, founder of
PAVE will visit Los Angeles and speak about thriving from being a victim to being a survivor. SHIELD helped
organized and promote the event.
Rosie Goes to WALL STREET Camp
Intensive Summer Camp for Girls
July and August, 2007
Glendale, CA
The Summer Camp was organized by the Commission on the Status of Women (Glendale Municipality) to empower
teenage girls ranging from 14 to 18 years old, in the area of financial literacy, dating safety and self defense. The
Camp was sponsored by the City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women and the Women's Foundation
of California. There are two sessions in July and August. SHIELD taught self defense for both sessions for 60 girls
who are considered in high-risk environments.
Coalition for Women's Safety & Empowerment
A Promise to Protect!
August 15, 2007
Beverly Hills, CA
SHIELD led 12 organization heads to work across organizational boundaries for one common goal: women's safety
and empowerment. The meeting was well attended by leaders of various organizations, including Chief Sharon Papa
of the L.A.P.D., President of LA Co Commission for Women, Executive Director of the LA Co Domestic Violence
Council, Executive in Charge of Production of America's Most Wanted TV Show, Executive Director of PAVE:
Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, and many other leaders. The meeting will solidify ONE initiative that
can be implemented immediately and produces significant measurable results.
KNX1070 - MONEY 101
Radio Station Interview
August 6, 2007
Los Angele, CA
SHIELD was featured in an interview by Money 101 host Bob McCormick regarding women's self defense and
personal safety.
A Week Without Violence
October 15-21, 2006
Glendale, CA
A nationwide event for the YWCA, SHIELD opened the event with a self defense class at the YWCA Glendale.
Candlelit Vigil to follow with an opening ceremony by the president of the YWCA Glendale and the Chair of the
Commission on the Status of Women in Glendale.
BOARDFEST 2006
September 2-4, 2006
Huntington Beach, CA
All-Girl Surf & Snow Contests and Empowerment Event. SHIELD was invited to participate in teaching self defense
to Boardfest 2006 participants.
MTV Network "Safety Fair"
August 2, 2006
Santa Monica, CA
Along with the Santa Monica Police, the Rangers, American Red Cross, AAA and a couple of other groups, SHIELD
participated in the Safety Fair for the MTV Network.
VDAY Glendale 2006 - The Vagina Monologues
April 21, 2006
Alex Theater Glendale, CA
SHIELD produced and sponsored the performance of The Vagina Monologues in a 1300-seat theater. Beneficiary:
YWCA Glendale shelter for battered women.
VDAY Newport Beach 2005 - The Vagina Monologues
March 10, 2005
Lido Theater Newport Beach, CA
SHIELD produced and sponsored the sold-out performance of the Vagina Monologues in a 600-seat theater.
Beneficiary: Human Options - shelter for battered women.
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